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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.92, 14,768.73 and 3,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.92, 14,768.73 and 3,181.44 is: 4,773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.92 : 14,768.73 = 3,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.92/14,768.73 = 3,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.92x = 14,768.73 × 3,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.92x = 46,985,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985,754.53/9,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.07

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